THE DEHVER DIRECTORY

Finding a Suboxone Doctor in Your Area

If you are not familiar with the word “suboxone” it is the man-made drug used to treat addiction to opioids. It is used, in part, to help reduce cravings commonly experienced with opioid use, and to suppress withdrawal symptoms.

So why do we need another drug to treat addiction to opioids? Times have changed dramatically since the days when methadone was the addiction weapon of choice. Others have, remarkably, overcome it through cold turkey methods.

However, if dependence on opioids could be easily conquered through cold turkey methods, there would be far fewer addicts in this world.

The fact is, only a rare breed of individuals has been able to overcome their addiction this way. As disappointing as this may sound, dependency on opioids can be treated. However, if you are like most addicts, you must recognize that you may not be able to overcome it on your own strength.

This is where suboxone doctors enter the picture. These are doctors who are qualified to treat opioid addiction. And you can only get suboxone through a licensed doctor – and only then if that particular treatment is deemed wise by the doctor.

So where do you go from here? Assuming you firmly recognize and admit that you have a problem – the first step in conquering an addiction – and you want help, the first step would be to speak with your healthcare professionals. If you don’t have them, talking to any doctor would be a good start.

Naturally, they will have direct questions for you. Give them direct answers. Do not allow the shame you might feel about your predicament to overwhelm you. Doctors are trained to focus on the patient, and are not likely to ‘kick you when you’re down’. You can always choose another doctor if that is an issue.

Remember, too, that anything you tell your doctor is private, and cannot legally be shared with anyone else unless you authorize it.

There is another thing you can do that may contribute a great deal to your understanding of your addiction, your treatment and anything else that will help you down the road. This means that you can ask questions. It is optional, of course, but as a medical patient, it is your right. So do not be afraid to ask them.

At the same time, it could be that your current mental state has blocked your ability to figure out what questions to ask. So we came up with a list of possible questions you could ask your doctor. It is not an exhaustive list, but it will give you a guideline so that you are fully aware of everything related to your treatment. It may even prompt questions from you that are not included.

Here is a small list of what you can expect the doctor to ask you:

About when did your addiction begin? Tell your story.

What types of opioids have you used?

What was the dosage and frequency of your use?

Was it prescription medicine?

How did you take the drugs – intravenously, snorted or smoked?

Have you tried to stop before? If so, why were you not able to conquer it?

Here are some guidelines as to what you can ask suboxone doctors:

What options do I have for treatment?

What advantages are there to using suboxone?

Are there any side effects to suboxone?

Is my situation really so bad that I need treatment?

How long can I expect any treatment to last?

Is withdrawal common with this treatment?

Do I need help from a mental health professional?

What things can I do beyond the obvious that will have a positive impact on my recovery?

Anything that you think could help the doctor fully comprehend your struggle.

Of course, you can either use the questions word-for-word or reword them the way you want. Either way, think about them. Write them down so you will be able to cover all the bases when you meet with your doctor.

Also, as desirable as it is, there is no “cookie cutter” treatment. If it were that simple, more people would recover, and they would recover quicker. In other words, what works for someone else, may not work for you.

There are many suboxone doctors, so you don’t have to worry about finding one. Finally, be thorough – you can be sure that a good doctor will be. Ultimately, the more thorough you and the doctor are, the more thorough and lasting your recovery will be.

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